Lying at the southernmost tip of the Asia land mass, extended by the Malayan peninsula, is a little gem of a bird sanctuary. The Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve is tucked at the far western corner of the Singapore island and accessible within 30 mins from the buzzling city centre. This is a 130 hectares of oasis for migratory birds escaping the harsh winters as far north as the Asian tundra. Here is a tropical paradise of peace and tranquility. Writer and photographer: Chua Chin Leng

Monday, March 16, 2009

First hide

This is the first hide facing the bridge and more or less inviting the visitors to walk right in, and be amazed by what were in store for the unwary. When in season, the migratory birds will only be a stone's throw away. The monitor lizards will take their strolls among the birds who will watch them very closely. Have never seen the lizards attacking the birds yet. Heard that they are vegetarian. It opened a window to a wide expanse of nature, deliberately shielded away from the hassling and noise of the approaching visitors. To be quiet, to walk stealthily, was a virtue and would be richly rewarded.

These migratory birds flew in large groups as a protective mechanism. They are seen here flying past the first hide.

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